Crew


HoopsHIGH’s Advanced Crew is in charge of filming all sports action! You can find the advanced crew weekly on a court, a track or a field! Not only does the advanced crew produce live switches, they also cover major sporting events held in the city. The advanced crew is made up of 15 very unique and awesome positions.

Both crews make for an amazing sports production. HoopsHIGH is aired weekly on Ch.19 CANTV Chicago.

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  • Producer

    Manages staff and runs the entire show 

  • Director

    Calls the shots and works closely with camera operators

  • Technical Director

    Operates switcher and take shots given by the director

  • Floor Director

    Works closely with announcers and responsible for sideline reporting tosses

  • Graphics

    Maintains scores, titles, names and all other graphics

  • Replay

    Locates amazing plays, cues commercials and show intro/outros

  • Audio

    Controls audio levels and operates audio mixer

  • Color commentator

    Provides talking points and background information on teams, coaches, players etc.. works close with play by play announcer

  • Play by Play

    Announces game action and works closely with color commentator

  • Baseline Camera

    Operates camera on the court this camera is responsible for getting crowd shots, sideline reporter interviews and free throw shots.

  • Coverage Camera

    Camera operator that is responsible for getting all game action

  • Hero Camera

    Camera operator responsible for shooting game action and specific players in the game

  • Reporter Producer

    Responsible for producing content, questions and locating interviewees for the sideline reporter

  • Sideline Reporter

    Responsible for conducting interviews and show stand ups/closing

This crew is responsible for the commercials, and documentaries that airs during the HoopsHIGH sports show. An apprentice crew member can learn the fundamentals of media production, audio and video. HoopsHIGH’s Apprentices are also introduced to sports broadcasting and live switching.

To apply to join HoopsHIGH, please download the application below.
Email your completed application to rahkal@freespiritmedia.org or ryan@freespiritmedia.org.

You may also fax, mail, or drop off your application to the HoopsHIGH
office at Collins Campus (1313 S. Sacramento Dr.).

If you will be typing your application, click here to download the typing version.
If you will be writing out your application by hand, click here to download the write-in version.